Hyundai Kona Electric (2027)
2027 model year · Second generation
Hyundai's compact electric SUV has a 466-litre boot plus a 27-litre front boot, and the 65.4 kWh version is rated at up to 513 km (319 miles) on 17-inch wheels. It charges more slowly than newer rivals, taking 41 minutes from 10-80% at up to 101 kW.
- WLTP range
- 513 km
- 318 miles
- Efficiency
- 6.8 km/kWh
- 147 Wh/km, 4.2 miles/kWh WLTP
- Fast charging
- 101 kW
- 10–80% in 41 min
- Heat pump
- Standard
- Price guide
- about £35k
- UK
What's new in this version
The second-generation Kona Electric arrived in 2023, larger than the first with a longer wheelbase, a 466-litre boot and a 27-litre front boot. Model year 27 carries it over largely unchanged; a heat pump is standard on UK cars.
Specifications
| Spec | 65.4kWh FWD |
|---|---|
| Range and battery | |
| WLTP range | 513 km (318 miles) |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 147 Wh/km (6.8 km/kWh) |
| Gross battery | 65.4 kWh |
| Heat pump | Standard |
| Charging | |
| Max DC charging | 101 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 41 min |
| AC onboard charger | 10.4 kW |
| Battery preconditioning | Automatic, from the sat nav |
| Electrical architecture | 400 V |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 172 km/h (107 mph) |
| Power | 160 kW (218 PS) |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Size and practicality | |
| Length | 4,355 mm |
| Width (without mirrors) | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 466 litres |
| Boot, seats folded | 1,300 litres |
| Front boot | 27 litres |
| Vehicle-to-load | Yes, up to 3.6 kW |
| Kerb weight | 1,698 kg |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg |
| Safety and warranty | |
| Euro NCAP | 4 stars (2023) |
| Car warranty | 5 years, unlimited km |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
- 65.4kWh FWD: 0-62 mph takes 7.8 seconds. On 19-inch wheels (N Line, N Line S and Ultimate) the WLTP range is 453 km (282 miles) at 166 Wh/km. Vehicle-to-load is fitted to the N Line S and Ultimate in the UK.
Price guide
- UK
- about £35k
Rough list prices before grants and dealer offers, to the nearest thousand. Ask a dealer for today's price.
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